This morning, we set up a new file entitled, “Irish Quilts.” I wax nostalgic whenever I think of Ireland, although I have never been there. When my father was living, he mentioned that his family was from County Kilkenny. God willing, I shall be able to visit Ireland one day.
In the meantime, I honor my patron saint, St. Patrick. I think of leprechauns, the Blarney Stone (which I’ve not yet kissed), and the “banshees.” I envision thatched roof homes, and castles, and peat bogs, and green, green meadows offset by stone wall fences. In my mind’s eye, I can see azure blue sky that sometimes matches the color of the sea.
The Ireland of my thoughts is a peaceful place, a somewhat melancholy place, and an historically important place. Many Americans today can claim Irish descent, mainly due to the mass emigration to America during the potato famine of the early nineteenth century.
For now, I can look at Ireland, in books. I can sing a few Irish songs, like the ones I learned from my father, that I have recently added to Quilter’s Muse Song Playlist. The Irish have produced many songs, complete with a few words or verses in Gaelic, and some of which are about the tragedies of war, and the fighting spirit of rebellion, both situations well known to the Irish.
Well, today’s added file is not about any of those issues. Quilts are the topic. I hope that you enjoy seeing a few of the special exhibit, invitational quilts sent by the Irish Patchwork Society that were photographed at the Craftadventure Show in Massachusetts in 2005.
In addition, we have added the photo image of an exceptionally beautiful quilt that, no doubt, means a lot to its maker. Much consideration went into the completion of that blue-ribbon winner that was displayed at the Mancuso International Show in 2006.
Enjoy the file!
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/Irish_quilts.htm
Patricia (Grace) Cummings
